Human Genetics and Genomics (C7110)
Human Genetics and Genomics
Module C7110
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
You will learn about the organisation of the human genome, and how it affects the expression, preservation and transmission of genetic traits. You will discover how modern genetic approaches, including whole genome sequencing, underpin advances in our understanding of gene function and human disease. You will explore how current techniques drive genetic research and allow the characterisation of genes and their potential role in determining health outcomes. This will include an overview of basic bioinformatic methods to navigate the public data resources that harbour genomic and functional data, and which are an essential tool in the molecular and health sciences.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of how the basic principles of heredity and genetics underpin the mechanisms of human genetic trait transmission and their relevance to human health.
Integrate molecular and genetic information to discuss the factors that determine the structural organisation of the human genome and how they affects its function.
Apply genetic, molecular, and bioinformatic methods for the analysis of human genome characteristics and genetic features.
Critically assess genetic, molecular and bioinformatic data and information in order to derive and test basic hypotheses.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000100 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Alessandro Bianchi
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Dr Frances Pearl
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Dr Greig Joilin
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